kwenner
Friday, January 29, 2010 6:51:00 AM
Anybody got any names??

Looking to buy some and need the experience of those here... I am looking to spend $150 or more.

polokalypse
Friday, January 29, 2010 6:52:00 AM
Macallan 25 year mmmmmmmmmm
DrafterX
Friday, January 29, 2010 6:58:00 AM
buy seven 30 packs of Bud Light instead...
Brewha
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:38:00 AM
Take a few moments and decide on the region for the Scotch. Highland, Islay, Speyside, etc., are all a little different. With Scotches you are paying for the rarity of a given flavor. I would not rule out the high end blended ones – some are quite good.

For me – Highland single malts with a blond look are best. Rare Dallas-Due tops the list. Macallan 1977 ranks #2.

Spoon in some water to release the flavor to suit. Don’t use ice as it can close down the flavor.

FuzzNJ
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:45:00 AM
I'm not a huge fan of a strong peaty scotch. Personally, I like Glenmorangie 18 or their Quinta Ruban.
kleick
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:50:00 AM
kleick's rare blend. Send me the money and I will send what I guarantee is a one-of-a-kind bottle of scotch.

...

You like bacon, right?

robertknyc
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:52:00 AM
How high end is "high end?" I'm not a huge scotch guy, but the best I've had, for my tastes, is Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak reserve. It's about $40-45 a bottle. Here's a link to some reviews on it:

http://www.forpeatsake.com/The+Glenlivet/The+Glenlivet+15+yo+French+Oak+Reserve/1 

DrMaddVibe
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:53:00 AM
You pouring?

I'll drink.

Buying?

Oh hell no!

pdxstogieman
Friday, January 29, 2010 9:33:00 AM
Glenlivet Archive 21yr Old. - I was gifted a bottle of this and it was excellent. However it's just cheap **** at about $120 per bottle relative to your $150 minimum parameter.
ScottHar
Friday, January 29, 2010 10:49:00 AM
Do yourself a favor and store the scotch properly (away from direct light, temp below 70 degrees).

And don't drink it over the course of the next 9 years. Close the bottle tightly after pouring, and do it quickly. Air oxidizes scotch, and eventually wrecks the flavor.

ScotchHar

ScottHar
Friday, January 29, 2010 10:53:00 AM
Also, if you're going to get all high-end and fancy and spend three figures on a bottle of the good stuff, get yourself a proper scotch glass.

And for Peat's (!) sake, do NOT drink it "on the rocks" or even with a splash of purified spring water (unless you have a sore vagina and are worried that neat scotch will make it worse).

ScottHar

DBIII
Friday, January 29, 2010 11:00:00 AM
^what do you think of the stones? Chill the scotch supposedly, but obviously no watering down.
ScottHar
Friday, January 29, 2010 12:09:00 PM
"Exile on Main St" kicked ass, but "Undercover" sucked ass, mostly becau--

Wait.

You mean actual stones to chill scotch?

NEVER!

I want to savor the aromas; I want my taste buds to tingle with every nuanced flavor as the nectar dances across my palate...

If I want a tall, frosty cold drink after I mow the lawn, it ain't gonna be scotch...

ScottHar

P.S. Stones?

tribe77mac
Friday, January 29, 2010 12:53:00 PM
at that price look for old Laguvalin
Stevo8785
Friday, January 29, 2010 1:08:00 PM
For around $150 you can get a bottle of 21 year old Balvenie Portwood. It has been aged in Port casks, and it is amazing.

It is so smooth and flavorful it is insane. Definitely try this scotch.

ScottHar
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:07:00 PM
BTW:

www.scotchhunter.com

Good site.

ScottHar